cypress lake

From a hidden swamp on UL's campus to 100 acres at Moncus Park, here are the closest things Lafayette has to a quick escape.

If you're in Lafayette and don't have the time to take the trips to the surrounding communities to enjoy things uniquely Cajun, you can always stay in town and still enjoy the culture and history of the Acadians.

The National Wildlife Federation recognizes UL Lafayette for its commitment to ecology.